Romanian President Traian Basescu, suspended by parliament for alleged abuse of power, survived a referendum on his impeachment today with at least 75% of voters rejecting his dismissal, exit polls showed.

Romanians are voting in a referendum today on whether to remove President Traian Basescu from office, after parliament accused him of abusing his powers.

Romania’s Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu said today his cabinet would resign and early elections would be called after a court blocked essential justice reforms required by the European Union.